Posts tagged ‘Sustainable living’
Green behavior around the globe
Preserving the environment seems like a topic with universal interest. But having an interest doesn’t always mean we’re willing to change our behaviors. If you’ve ever wondered about someone else’s attitudes toward sustainability, you should check out National Geographic’s Greendex.
August 21, 2012 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment
Soaking up the power of rain
Summer is an ideal time for those with a green thumb, but as homeowners and gardeners know, some plants need a lot of water. In fact, landscaping can account for up to a third of residential water use. By some estimates, up to half of the water used for business and homes is wasted due to water inefficiencies in outdoor landscapes. Continue reading
August 15, 2012 Don Moseley 1 comment
From field to fork
Few things are as idyllic as a scenic drive through farm country – past amber wheat fields, old barns, windmills and green pastures with grazing livestock. It’s an image many perceive as the typical American farm. In reality, agriculture has changed. Continue reading
July 16, 2012 Tres Bailey Leave a comment
Farmhouse upgrades help improve lives in California
H.I.S. House, a temporary homeless shelter in Placentia, Calif., recently received several upgrades that will lower the facility’s energy costs.
How do you ensure a century-old California farmhouse-turned-temporary homeless shelter continues to rebuild lives? You do some actual rebuilding on the site. Continue reading
July 10, 2012 Scott Larson 1 comment
A lift in efficiency for cat owners
Cat litter is heavy. Heavy as in lifting-a-small-child-into-the-cart heavy. Just ask anyone who’s hoisted those boxes or plastic tubs into a shopping cart, and that person will tell you that lifting litter is as good as lifting weights.
The clay litter is effective but its weight has distinct disadvantages. Continue reading
July 6, 2012 Josh Biddulph 1 comment
The intersection of philanthropy and sustainability
Have you ever wondered what happens to the products that sit in a warehouse or the back room of a retail store because they aren’t selling? Or the excess inventory manufacturers find sitting in their warehouses when supply overtakes demand? These perfectly usable goods are often added to our already overflowing landfills or liquidated for pennies on the dollar. Continue reading
June 28, 2012 Melissa Trumpower Leave a comment
Green Wheat
I was out there, hands in the dirt, in a Kansas wheat field.
I wanted to see first-hand how we could work with farmers to cut back on chemicals and fertilizers that can harm the environment. I also wanted to connect with our suppliers and their farmers to learn how we could partner to cut back on carbon emissions through practices that help farmers use just the right amount of fertilizer and maximize yields. Continue reading
June 26, 2012 Robert Kaplan Leave a comment
Summer solstice
Today marks the summer solstice, the longest day of sunlight in the Northern Hemisphere. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, solar is the earth’s most available energy source. Tell us your thoughts on a world powered entirely by the sun.
June 20, 2012 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment
A simple way to save electricity
To save energy and money, turning off lights is an obvious way to start. But did you know that switching up your lighting can save you even more? According to the Alliance to Save Energy, lighting can account for 12 percent of a home’s energy use. To find out how much you may save – as well as what’s in a lumen – check out their cheat sheet below.
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June 19, 2012 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment
A message from President Clinton
We were honored that President Bill Clinton shared a video message about sustainability with attendees of our 50th Shareholders meeting. The president spoke about how Walmart has showed the world that sustainability can be good business, and he encouraged our associates to use their time at Walmart to make a real difference.
June 5, 2012 Walmart Green Room Leave a comment
